fall 2009 issue 8 release!
Limited captions with links:If you are holding the fall 2009 edition of benshotme “the magazine,” we hope you have enjoyed it. If you are reading this on the internet, you have already found us at www.benshotme.com/themagazine, so you should inquire today about getting a print copy of the fall 2009 issue 8 at info@benshotme.com - we predict you will not be disappointed. This text appears in both locations and is called the “limited captions with links” section of the magazine. So for those of you holding the hard copy, get on over to the internet so you can see what you are missing behind all these pretty blue words. And, whether you are an internet or hard copy reader, here is what you will find in the pages of issue 8. Oh! and don’t forget to look for the egghead hidden in every issue. Congratulations to all who located the egghead in the last edition. Prizes to be announced when there are prizes.
summer 2009 issue 7 release!
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If you are holding the summer 2009
edition of benshotme “the magazine,” we hope you have enjoyed it. If
you are reading this on the internet, you have already found us at
www.benshotme.com/themagazine, so you should inquire today about
getting a print copy of the summer 2009 issue 7 at info@benshotme.com -
we predict you will not be disappointed. This text appears in both
locations and is called the “limited captions with links” section of
the magazine. So for those of you holding the hard copy, get on over
to the internet so you can see what you are missing behind all these
pretty blue words. And, whether you are an internet or hard copy
reader, here is what you will find in the pages of issue 7. Oh! and
don’t forget to look for the egghead hidden in every issue.
Congratulations to Katherine, who was the first to locate the egghead
in the last edition. Prizes to be announced when there are prizes.
On the cover a straw-hatted cruise
goer in Boston Harbor during the Ryan Montbleau harbor cruise show. On
pages 4 and 5 continues the Phoenix "365" project, including romping
with Karl, Kasey Jane and introducing Jasper! Bar Harbor, ME and Old Silver Beach are nice locations for page 6. Seton, co-author of The Running Waves, gets his hoops on page 7, while little Ben on his sis's bday
and Justin on his own bday, with Eli and Jack and a sandy Lightning
Mcqueen on Jack's sis's bday can be view on 8 and 9. 10 & 11 continue with more shots
from the Ryan Montbleau Rock & Blues Cruise, followed by a late
night at the Steamship dock.
Turn to page 12 for The Commonwealth, and 13 for Isel Garcia-Renart and MVBushy, printmaker, at the Water Street Music Festival. Paolo Nutini at the House of Blues, Boston, page 14.For fans of the Morsel, she is a
little blue with e, pretending to be casual, Falmouth Harbor on page
15. Look to 16 for skating under the bridge in Woods Hole; a scene
from Portsmouth, NH, and Tremont St., Boston. Smitty will be glad to
see page 17 as Adelaide works on her ice cream cone. The centerfold is
prayers for Newark. Footsteps of ghosts for NOLA, page 20.
Goonies are not on page 21 but the
bridge in Astoria, Oregon and world's largest tree trunk (unofficial)
are. Pike's Place fish market after hours and the non-pencil sharpening
Space Needle, Seattle, WA are to be found on page 22 and 23 (which you
will need to turn on its side to properly view) a view inside the
Space Needle.
24 & 25 are wrapping the
Burrito2536. Page 26 through 29: Cape Cod Kickball including champion
coverage of the championship game on in the depths of Teaticket.
Looking through The Glass Onion, Falmouth, MA on page 30.
Page 31- go look! Molly & James wedded on August 15th in Waquoit on page 32. #33: Robert at the County Fair. These
caption pages find s'mores with DJ; The Garner Center Gallery
dedication and NESOP and Chris Mastriano at the Katie Meyer Kickball
Tournament; & of course, it wouldn't be a benshotme without a
little O.G.
Last but not least, on the back cover: One of many wet summer nights, at the Water Street Music Festival, Water St., Woods Hole.
spring 2009 issue 6 release!
If you are holding the spring 2009 edition of benshotme “the magazine,” we hope you have enjoyed it. If you are reading this on the internet, you have already found us at www.benshotme.com/themagazine, so you should inquire today about getting a print copy of the spring issue at info@benshotme.com - we predict you will not be disappointed. This text appears in both locations and is called the “limited captions with links” section of the magazine. So for those of you holding the hard copy, get on over to the internet so you can see what you are missing behind all these pretty blue words. And, whether you are an internet or hard copy reader, here is what you will find in the pages of issue 6. Oh! and don’t forget to look for the egghead hidden in every issue. Congratulations to Charlie, who was the first to locate the egghead in the last edition. Prizes to be announced later. On the cover, a reader will find a young member of the YMCA Gators of West Roxbury resting between heats. His teammates can be found on pages 26-28. Pages 4, 5 & 6 have a number of ben’s “the phoenix 365 project” where Miss Morsel can be found napping during the inauguration, practicing with her mustachio, repping the 02536, etc.
A brew from NYC and a better, center of the universe brew, at JR Brody’s (02536’s newest bar and burgers!) are on page 7. Pages 8 through 11 have shots from the biennial NYC pilgrimage including a Guggenheim ice installation, the exterior of Radio City Music Hall and the trip’s inspiration (of college kids alike), a Kings of Leon concert at MSG.
Also in NYC, street camping in January for SNL tickets and an off-season empty bus tour. On page 12, e gives props to non-violence and an interior at the Creigh-zone’s V-day party in their new 02536 villa. Mr. Jones shoots some pool and a pilot mannequin from the Bushy residence contemplating retirement are the focus of page 13.
Good fortune and good cheers to RU-27 for the top part of page 14; e curls up with some Russell Brand below. Page 15: Daniel Byrnes, a winter fave on Thursdays at the BBC in Falmouth. Page 16 features Sarah E. Murphy reading her poetry at the open mic at the Three Fish and A Ram Art Gallery in Mashpee. On page 17 are pages of Percy Allsup’s love letters to his wife Ruth and the photo album they have left behind for us.
This month’s centerfold is John’s engagement party at Frank in NYC. Pages 20 and 21: check out the fun of The Mustachio Bashio at the Courtyard Restaurant. Turn to page 22 for Flipside & the Chandler Travis Philharmonic performing at the open mic at Coffee Obsession. On page 23 & the back cover: Luke James also at Coffee O., and of course Don McCloskey at Grumpy’s. Page 24 & 25: The performance of the season, (and another two-page spread) introducing... The Turtleshell All-Stars at The Beach house!
Lucy and Lucy again, on page 29. Turning to page 30 & 31, we have Ella’s ballet dance party at Turning Point Dance Studio (and for good measure the bsm staff brought Ella bowling). Found on pages 32 and 33 are some of bsm’s littlest friends, Dylan and Marley Joy.
If you made it to page 34 and 35 you will see this stuff - or if you’re reading on the internet, it will remain a mystery....... until next time thank you very much - good night!
winter 2009 issue 5 release!
If you are holding the winter 2009 edition of benshotme "the magazine," we hope you have enjoyed it. If you are reading this on the internet, you have already found us at www.benshotme.com/themagazine, so you should inquire today about getting a print copy of the winter issue at info@benshotme.com-
we predict you will not be disappointed. This text appears in both
locations and is called the "limited captions with links" section of
the magazine. So for those of you holding the hard copy, get on over
to the internet so you can see what you are missing behind all these
pretty blue words. And, whether you are an internet or hard copy
reader, here is what you will find in the pages of issue 5. Oh! and
don't forget to look for the egghead hidden in every issue.
Congratulations to Kay, who was the first to locate the egghead in the
last edition. Prizes to be announced later.On the cover is a behind the scenes view of a Turning Pointe dance performance (look for more on pages 13-16) held at the Tilden Arts Center on The Cape Cod Community College campus (5C's). Pages 2-3 are mostly of the publishers and their dog...yeah, we know! Gag you with a spoon! In addition, you will see ben with his DEK hockey teammates, the B-league champions, The Snipers. Page 4 features co-workers and the newest Collins. On page 5, wonder dog Phoenix is jumping for joy about meeting the new farmers at the cranberry bogs, another divisive town issue. Sarah Vowell attracted more people than could be comfortably fit into a reading room, while the other image on page 6 was shot around the time of the financial collapse of late '08. Is page 7 going to speak for itself or are you going to have to ask?
An event at the Cotuit Center for the Arts sort of featured an art show (page 7) and definitely had Spiritual Rez (page 8) and the Burrito Bus (page 9). Sara Leketa brought the sound system to page 10 along with Big D, who brought Grumpy's down to its knees...wait Grumpy's does not have knees. But hey, Don needed to make this issue as well. On page oneone Phoenix is looking forward to Thanksgiving, she wants to be its spokesdog. Midnight also agrees that homemade burritos are delicious (at Jimmy's down in the Hole)!!!
Perseus, ever vigil holds the head of Medusa, in Florence, in this month's centerfold. Pages 21-29 make the staff nostalgic for Italy, so let's say no more. The hubbub on page 30 features Lydia the bike mechanic and Jeff the Ref of Lakeville athletic. 31 is for everyone. Pages 33 and 34 depict our nation's capital at the end of a year and a term.
Word is that high school is over... or at least that's what you should tell the boys of 02536, found here at Mojo Fest, on page 34- along with a couple more shots of Spiritual Rez. Back cover - Florence on a rainy day.
october 2008 issue 4 release!
On the cover is Ian, brother of the bride, Carina. Carina has a band - Hands and Knees. On page 4 is Jeff juggling and Justin devouring cake at his birthday party. page 5 brings more shots of one cute pup Phoenix at the Knob and carnival fun at the Barnstable County Fair, which is also featured on page 6.
pages 8 & 9 show erica painting a huge canvas, see this and her other works at her new, presently in development, website www.wishastudios.com; Louise presents the painting she commissioned to Clayton and Lydia on page 10. page 11 is where Debbie & Rich are telling tales after a men's softball league game at the ballfield on rte 151 in Falmouth. Rich thinks the pictures of that day make him look like a softball stud! page 13 is where you will find Erik and his shiny magic coffee roaster. Read the accompanying article by Suzanne, who is an excellent writer. What summer would be complete without a pilgrimage to the focus of page 15, Fenway Park?
The weddings of Dan and Stephanie, on page 16 & 17, and Carina and Patrick (they're on page 20) with a centerfold featuring their friend Mike. Folks of Carina are Don and Peri, found enjoying themselves on the top of page 21, with son Ian and his loves below. Sometimes when at a wedding you will meet a nice couple or a couple of couples whose names elude you months later- people like this can be found on pages 22 and 23. Good peeps can be found everywhere!
For viewers of page 31, Beebe Woods' punch bowl is a swinging good time; good times were also had dancing at Naukabout Music Festival; Jim, a co-worker of ben, and Sam Adams enjoy a WHOI softball league game; a flautist and her pup relax outside Coffee Obsession. Inspired by page 32's brews page, we are almost ready to head out and celebrate bsm October's completion by going to get a beer. On page 33, Ben, owner of the Burrito Bus poses with his b-bus staff at the Naukabout Music Festival, Scott hangs with the whiskey he does not drink and the Miracle of Science is shown at night. On page 34, we find Tally and baby Alexis, as well as Cape Cod Kickball at Sandwich High School. On page 35, Carina, the bride, exits stage left. On the back cover is Ryan in the Green Room at Naukabout Music Festival.
Whether this is your first time with benshotme or you go back all four issues, get involved! We are always looking for ideas and inspiration and if there is something, someone, someplace or some sum of things that you think would lend well to these pages, invite us! Perhaps you could guest-write about it too, as we are looking for guest writers for each issue. We would also love to print more copies and distribute them to people at a lower cost so if you would like to become a subscriber, supporter or donor please contact us today as any level of support will help keep this publication going. Thanks for viewing and reading and see you in bsm year 2!
july 2008 issue 3 release!
We are proud to announce that the third issue of benshotme the magazine is now available!
First, a big thank you to our subscribers, who will have already received their copy of issue 3 in the mail!! We'd like to give the rest of you a sneak peek into our July issue, the tightest issue yet, chock-o-block full of images and road trippy stories. Less words, more photos!
The hidden egghead, which has been lurking in every issue, hides again. We continue to bring you all variety of local music as well as a glimpse at visiting musician Don McCloskey, (sure to rock your stereo) and we are psyched to announce our second guest writer! Mr. James Joiner gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the local publication, C.O.D, that he has masterminded and that ben and I have been shooting and writing for. Shots of Washington D.C., ballet and t-ball kids, more pups in need of adoptive homes and (for those astute readers) the Edward Gorey house and more are all part of issue 3.
It's impossible to describe the vibe of all the photos in this issue but I will say that one of my favorite shots is the cover (hey- that's me!). What's so interesting though is that everyone's got a different favorite shot and you'd never be able to peg who likes what! We'd love to hear what you dig so send us your thoughts at the new feedback link
http://www.benshotme.com/
may 2008
Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy of last months issue. If you are interested in getting your very own, limited quantities of benshotme issue 2 remain. Lastly its not to late to send in ideas and requests for events, people and well, anything that deserves coverage for the July edition of the magazine. Contact us today about these and any issues at the new feedback page here at benshotme.com.
april 2008, issue 2 news
A galley copy is due imminently. We will then make our final edits and bring this new issue to press. We are presently soliciting requests for pre-orders. Please contact info@benshotme.com if you would like to reserve a copy of the first run of issue 2!
Since the last issue, we've made a few improvements but it's still the same great benshotme style you love, jampacked with photos, stories and (hopefully) humorous adventures! One article we'd like to highlight is the story of "the puppy transport;" a weekly phenomenon of rescue dogs making the brave trek from the south to the north. We also offer up the usual snarky observations from ben and are so pleased to introduce our very first guest writer, the versatile Damien Palanza. Other sections feature gorgeous shots of a local figure drawing session and kind souls who jump into the ocean in the middle of winter for the benefit of their neighbors. We've had pints from New Hampshire to Florida (where we ran into Jerry Springer, though he's not in the mag!) and bring back your favorite "brews and shoes" page (minus the shoes). We've gotten out to see loads of local live music, which we suggest you get out and see wherever you are. In general, we saw lots of you all over the place, doing what you do- working hard, watching movies, making art, playing music, playing sports, swimming, dancing, ice skating, rollerblading, skateboarding...whew! All of this and more (exceptin' Jerry Springer) including our first centerfold, is featured in Issue 2. We've had a such a great time putting this issue together and we can't wait to share it with you.
january 2008, issue 1 news
After reviewing our copies of the first issue, we have made some edits and are pleased to be able to offer (again!) ben shot me "the magazine", issue 1.
Copies are available in both digital download and print format and
are available through our on-demand publisher at $7.50 and $12.49 (+
shipping) respectively.
Click here to purchase a copy of issue 1!
We are also pleased to announce an Introductory Subscription rate of $48 for four issues. This is 20% off the price you would pay by ordering each issue individually through our publisher.
For those interested in becoming a larger supporter of ben shot me, we are also offering two subscription packages. The ben shot me Sponsor Subscriber receives the four issue subscription plus an 8 x 10 framed print (of subscriber's choosing) for $100. The ben shot me Founding Subscriber receives the four issue subscription, an 8 x 10 framed print, and coverage of an event (of subscriber's choosing) that will be featured in an upcoming issue, for $500.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon.
allszplats
the magazine
after the holiday hiatus, we have exciting news-- the unveiling of the first issue of our new magazine!
we, ben and erica, have been working feverishly to produce this first issue that is part personal reflections, part anecdotes and heaping helpings of photo essay style photography. we initially plan to publish quarterly covering local, regional and international happenings on a personal level. we both feel there are many activities going on on a rather daily basis that generally don't merit coverage by traditional media outlets such as newspapers or current local magazines. there are communities, gatherings, and people going about their daily lives that lend themselves wonderfully to a creative or journalistic eye. these activities are not necessarily particular "events" yet are interesting and worthy of an in-depth look all the same.
we drew stories for the prototype issue of ben shot me from photos ben has been taking over the last year or two and pulled our short narratives, humorous pieces and stories from the same time frame. future issues however, will be culled from the quarter in which they are published. they will be timely and feature you, your friends, and people you don't know doing what they do on an individual stage; celebrating the everyday. in the tradition of National Geographic and the Day In The Life photo books, we are embarking on an investigation of the people and world around us on a simultaneously large and small scale. in the spirit of imagery inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson and others, we hope to bring people together in a realistic, personal, visual and literary way that also lets them glimpse their world with new eyes.
the next issue will be out around April and we already plan on covering some interesting local phenomena; a night of bingo, trips to the Edward Gorey house and P'town in winter, canal bike fisherman and maybe even the weekly canine rescue transports that arrive from the south and hopefully you, the new readers, will contact us with something you would like to see!
Click here to download a pdf sample of a couple pages from ben shot me "the magazine".